Module code | GLY 713 |
Qualification | Postgraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module content | Basic remote sensing methods and their applications to geology; basic geophysical and geochemical exploration techniques; exploration target generation - philosophies and methods; professional geological practice; the SAMREC and similar codes; geologists in the business environment; case studies. Practical component (runs parallel to theory above) encompasses ore-microscopy; ore mineral identification; ore textures; analysis of ore assemblages; instrumental techniques applied to ores. Various short field trips to both opencast and underground mines. |
Module credits | 20.00 |
NQF Level | 08 |
Programmes | |
Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
Contact time | 2 lectures per week, 2 practicals per week |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Geology |
Period of presentation | Year |
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